Premier League matchday 19 concludes with a poster between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, this Thursday at 21:00. Television channel, probable compositions… Here is the information you need to know about the meeting.
The context of Chelsea – Manchester City
Chelsea host Manchester City on Thursday night at Stamford Bridge as part of matchday 19 of the Premier League. With 25 points, the Blues coached by Graham Potter occupy only tenth place in the standings, ten lengths behind the Big Four and Manchester United in fourth place, last qualified for the next edition of the Champions League. Last Sunday the club from the London capital settled for a draw at Nottingham Forest (1-1). Despite a goal from England striker Raheem Sterling, Chelsea were caught up in the second half thanks to a goal from Serge Aurier. Pierre-Emerick’s partners Aubameyang are having a tough time with just one win in the last seven rounds.
For their part, Josep Guardiola’s Citizens are second in the table on 36 points, eight behind leaders Arsenal. After the draw suffered at home by the Gunners against Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium (0-0), the Mancunese club can make a good move and get back to within five points of the Londoners. Last Saturday, in the last meeting of 2022, Manchester City failed to get the better of Everton (1-1), at the Etihad Stadium, despite a new feat by Norwegian striker Erling Haaland. In the league, the defending champions have suffered just one defeat in their last six outings and show more confidence than Chelsea.
The probable compositions of Chelsea – Manchester City
Chelsea have to do without the services of N’Golo Kanté, Armando Broja, Reece James Wesley Fofana, while doubt surrounds the participation of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Ben Chilwell and Edouard Mendy. For its part, Manchester City will be deprived of Aymeric Laporte and Ruben Dias.
The probable composition of Chelsea
Kepa – Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, Koulibaly, Cucurella – Kovacic, Zakaria – Sterling, Mount, Pulisic – Aubameyang.
Coach: Graham Potter.
The probable compo of Manchester City
Ederson – Walker, Stones, Akanji, Cancelo – Gündogan, Rodriguez, De Bruyne – Silva, Haaland, Foden.
Coach: Josep Guardiola.
What time and on which channel to watch Chelsea – Manchester City live?
The match between Chelsea and Manchester City will follow on Thursday at 21.00, on the channel Channel Plus. The full TV program of the day is available here.
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Follow the Chelsea – Manchester City score live
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